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In this paper, we investigate the influence of nonideal boundary conditions on the nonlinear vibration of damped Euler-Bernoulli beams subjected to harmonic loads. These nonidealities allow for small deflections and/or moments at the supports of the beam. Using the iteration perturbation method, analytical expressions for the case of simply supported beams with immovable end conditions are provided. The results reveal that the first order of approximation obtained by the proposed method is more accurate than the perturbation solutions. Moreover, compared with the previous studies, some interesting phenomenon is predicted. We have shown that in some special combinations of the nonidealities... 

In this paper the static deflection and pull-in instability of electrostatically actuated microcantilevers is investigated based on the strain gradient theory. The equation of motion and boundary conditions are derived using Hamilton's principle and solved numerically. It is shown that the strain gradient theory predicts size dependent normalized static deflection and pull-in voltage for the microbeam while according to the classical theory the normalized behavior of the microbeam is independent of its size. The results of strain gradient theory are compared with those of classical and modified couple stress theories and also experimental observations. According to this comparison, the... 

In this study, influences of intermolecular forces on dynamic pull-in instability of electrostatically actuated beams are investigated. Effects of midplane stretching, electrostatic actuation, fringing fields and intermolecular forces are considered. The boundary conditions of the beams are clamped-free and clamped-clamped. A finite element model is developed to discretize the governing equations and Newmark time discretization is then employed to solve the discretized equations. The results indicate that by increasing the Casimir and van der Waals effects, the effect of inertia on pull-in values considerably increases  

This paper addresses the effect of different optimization criteria for the control purpose of vehicle suspension. In the present study, active vibration control system for a 5 degree-of-freedom (DoF) pitch-plane suspension model with bounce and pitch motions is investigated. In the proposed vehicle model, the impact of the wheel-axle-brake assemblies' masses is also considered. The developed model is controlled using a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) to minimize the vibration of the driver's seat. The controller is designed to control the applied force to the seat. Furthermore, in order to determine the optimal value of fuzzy system parameters, genetic algorithm (GA) optimization search is used... 

In this study, influences of intermolecular forces on the dynamic pull-in instability of electrostatically actuated beams are investigated. The effects of midplane stretching, electrostatic actuation, fringing fields, and intermolecular forces are considered. The boundary conditions of the beams are clamped-free and clamped-clamped. A finite-element model is developed to discretize the governing equations, and Newmark time discretization is then employed to solve the discretized equations. The static pull-in instability is investigated to validate the model. Finally, dynamic pull-in instability of cantilevers and double-clamped beams are studied considering the Casimir and van der Waals... 

This study investigates the effect of body acceleration on human cardiac function. Finite element analysis is conducted to simulate geometrical and mechanical properties of human heart. Heart geometrical modeling in three-dimension is performed by segmentation of cardiac MRI images. The nonlinear mechanical behavior of myocardium is modeled by Mooney-Rivlin, Polynomial, Ogden and Yeoh hyperelastic material models. Stress-strain curves of myocardial tissue are obtained from experimental compression tests on bovine heart samples. The experimental results are employed for the evaluation of material coefficients by the nonlinear least squares method. Among hyperelastic models, the Yeoh model... 

A part of resilience and sustainability in any urban environment is establishing and maintaining health. Sustainability in health is a dynamic process in which growth of physical, mental, and social health is guaranteed. A city is sustainable when all aspects of life, such as economy, environment, health, and infrastructure, are well defined and very often subjected to optimization  

This paper addresses the effect of different optimization criteria for the control purpose of vehicle suspension. In the present study, active vibration control system for a 5 degree-of-freedom (DoF) pitch-plane suspension model with bounce and pitch motions is investigated. In the proposed vehicle model, the impact of the wheel-axle-brake assemblies' masses is also considered. The developed model is controlled using a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) to minimize the vibration of the driver's seat. The controller is designed to control the applied force to the seat. Furthermore, in order to determine the optimal value of fuzzy system parameters, genetic algorithm (GA) optimization search is used... 

Micro-scale piezoelectric unimorph beams with attached proof masses are the most prevalent structures in MEMS-based energy harvesters considering micro fabrication and natural frequency limitations. In doubly clamped beams a nonlinear stiffness is observed as a result of midplane stretching effect which leads to amplitude-stiffened Duffing resonance. In this study, a nonlinear model of a doubly clamped piezoelectric micro power generator, taking into account geometric nonlinearities including stretching and large curvatures, is investigated. The governing nonlinear coupled electromechanical partial differential equations of motion are determined by exploiting Hamilton's principle. A... 

In this paper a nonlinear pedal like microresonator made of Functionally Graded material is introduced and modeled. Using Lagrangian formulation nonlinear equations of motion of the system are derived and the natural frequencies and mode shapes are extracted by linear analysis. The effects of various parameters such as geometry, FG material index and DC voltages on the natural frequencies and mode shapes are investigated. Static pull-in voltages of the system are obtained and it is found that depending on the type of actuation, both softening and hardening behaviors can be observed in the system. The results are compared with previous studies and finite element method where a good agreement... 

In this paper, free vibration of the micro-cylinder made by functionally graded material stiffened in circumferential direction was investigated based on modified couple stress and first-order shear deformation theories. Modified Couple Stress Theory (MCST) was used to catch size effects in micro scales. By using first-order shear deformation theory and Hamilton's principle, the general equations of motion and corresponding boundary conditions were derived. Free vibration of the structure was investigated by implementing simply-supported boundary condition as a common case. The effects of different parameters, such as dimensionless length scale parameter, distribution of FGM properties,... 

OBJECTIVES: Recent advances in the field of acoustics and piezoelectric and ultrasound transducers have led to new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases. One method of treatment with ultrasonic waves is high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment, which is a thermal therapeutic method used to treat malignant tumors. Although a variety of treatment-planning strategies using ultrasonic waves have been investigated, little clinical success has been achieved. Computational modeling is a powerful tool for predicting device performance. METHODS: The heating induced by a concave transducer with operating powers of 85 and 135 W was studied, and the experimental results... 

Rings are widely used in mechanical equipment, and their fitness may undergo some damage under severe vibration. In these structures, functionally graded rings can be used to optimize the resistance, energy consumption, and fitness. Due to their complexity, the finite-element analysis may be implemented using special elements. Enhancement of accuracy and minimization of time consumption play an important role in the analysis of these rings. In this study, a new cylindrical superelement for the FGM rings is designed and implemented to facilitate the vibration analysis of the rings. The power-law distribution is used for the modeling of the FGM rings in the thickness direction. Natural... 

Currently, the HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) therapy method is known as one of the most advanced surgical techniques of tumor ablation therapy. Simulation of the non-linear acoustic wave and tissue interaction is essential in HIFU planning to improve the usefulness and efficiency of treatment. In this paper, linear, thermoviscous, and nonlinear equations are applied using two different media: liver and water. Transducer power of 8.3-134 Watts with the frequency of 1.1 MHz is considered as the range of study to analyze the interaction of wave and tissue. Results indicate that the maximum focal pressure of about 0.5-4.3 MPa can be achieved for transducer power rates of 8.3 to 134 W.... 

In this paper, vibration analysis of rotating laminated composite cylindrical shells using a combination of the layerwise theory and wave propagation approach is investigated. This combination enables us to study all the conventional boundary conditions in our analysis. Results obtained have been compared with those available in the literature and a good agreement has been observed. In contrast to the Equivalent Single Layer theories (ESL), the layerwise theory is constructed on the basis ofC°- continuity through the laminate thickness. For the surface of the shell, a displacement field based on the wave propagation approach is proposed. The effect of Coriolis and centrifugal accelerations... 

In this study, homotopy analysis method is used to derive analytic solutions to predict dynamic pull-in instability of electrostatically-actuated microsystems. The model considers midplane stretching, initial stress, distributed electrostatic force and fringing fields effect. Influences of different parameters on dynamic pull-in instability are investigated. Results are in good agreement with numerical and experimental findings. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved  

Structural behavior of ring stiffened thick walled cylinders made of functionally graded materials (FGMs) is investigated in this paper. Functionally graded materials are inhomogeneous composites which are usually made from a mixture of metal and ceramic. The gradient compositional variation of the constituents from one surface to the other provides an elegant solution to the problem of high transverse shear stresses that are induced when two dissimilar materials with large differences in material properties are bonded. FGM formation of the cylinder is modeled by power-law exponent and the variation of characteristics is supposed to be in radial direction. A finite element formulation is... 

In conducting mechanical tests on the brain tissue, it is preferred to perform multiple tests on the same sample. In this study, we investigated the behavior of the bovine brain tissue in repeated compression tests wit h 0 recovery periods (namely, 10, 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 s). Compression tests were performed on cylindrical samples with average diameter and height of 18.0 mm and 15.0 mm, respectively. Two testing protocols were employed; t he first one comprised experiments wit h 5, 25, and 125 mm/min loading speeds up to 33% strain and the second one consisted of tests with 25 and 125 mm/min loading speeds up to 17% strain. Each experiment was conducted in two cycles separated by a... 

In conducting mechanical tests on the brain tissue, it is preferred to perform multiple tests on the same sample. In this study, we investigated the behavior of the bovine brain tissue in repeated compression tests wit h 0 recovery periods (namely, 10, 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 s). Compression tests were performed on cylindrical samples with average diameter and height of 18.0 mm and 15.0 mm, respectively. Two testing protocols were employed; t he first one comprised experiments wit h 5, 25, and 125 mm/min loading speeds up to 33% strain and the second one consisted of tests with 25 and 125 mm/min loading speeds up to 17% strain. Each experiment was conducted in two cycles separated by a... 

In this work, the dynamic and vibrational behavior of a micro/nano-manipulator has been studied. The manipulator comprises three links attached serially. While the connection of the links is rigid, which makes the whole body a monolithic structure, the movement of the manipulator is derived from the links deflection. Piezoelectric layers were employed as an actuator to impose deflection on the links, thereby moving the manipulator. After defining the dynamic behavior of each link, manipulator equations of motion were developed. To evaluate the validity of the mathematical model, two FEM models were constructed. The observed results showed a good agreement between the models, and they...